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Atajate

Nestled between the valleys of Guadiaro and Genal in the Serranía de Ronda, we find the small town of white houses Atajate. This town of Arab origin has only 150 residents and it is known for being the municipality with fewer inhabitants of the province of Malaga.

It has spectacular views found at 745 meters above sea level. Its privileged location and the splendid natural environment surrounding it make it the starting point of trekking trails that will not leave you indifferent.

 

IN ATAJATE YOU CANNOT MISS

MONUMENTS

Strolling through the narrow cobbled streets of Atajate is a real pleasure. The visitor can visit houses that still maintain their eighteenth-century facade; you can visit and refresh yourself in the Fountain of Barrio Alto, and rest in the Plaza of the Constitution, presided by an ancient limestone cross. The history could be found through the various ceramic murals that have been installed in some buildings in the village.

The Fuente-Lavadero (Fountain-Utility Room), a simple outdoor construction is a true example of popular architecture of the mountain villages of Malaga. Besides being where once women washed clothes was formerly a meeting place in which it everything that happened in the town was commented.

Recently, the Open Museum of Wine has been created, a museum in the own streets of Atajate dedicated to this drink with as much relevance in the village. Through text, illustrations and traditional tools, like an old press, the traveller can see the process of making these delicious wines.

Finally, the church of San Jose or San Roque originally from XVIII century and was reformed a century later following Baroque lines. It is divided into three premises separated by arches resting on pillars. Outside even the cover of brick of renaissance style is preserved, which may be the oldest architectural centrepiece of the municipality part. The tower is square and is divided into four sections, the last of them being octagonal and topped with a roof of red ceramic tile.

Geographic Data
Surface 11 km2
Altitude 750 m
Latitude 36º 48'
Length -5º 14'
Distance to Málaga City 122 km
Demographics
City 185
Men 98
Women 87
Nationality Atajateños
Town Hall
Escudo de AtajatePlaza de la Constitución, 3, 29494 
Links of interest
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    The municipal source-washing place is within the urban area of ??the small town of Atajate, right next to the restaurant Audalazar. It has a length of 10 metres, 1 metre wide and 0.6 metres deep.

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    The current parish church was built in the 18th century and rebuilt in the 19th century. On the inside it is divided up into three separate naves by half-round arches set on columns. The front is...

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    Other places of interest that visitors can enjoy within the municipality of Atajate are the caverns situated on the outskirts of the village. Some remains of axes that belonged to the first humans...

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    The route of Fray Leopoldo is the path that the Blessed settled out on when he visited his home town, Alpandeire. He arrived to Jimera de Líbar Rail Station from Granada, where hi had his residence...

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    Horse-riding is referred to the ancient sport of riding and driving a horse. For this purpose, it is needed an extensive and suitable area; exactly what the Serranía de Ronda offers. It boasts a...

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    Atajate is the smallest village in the province of Malaga and it undergoes an important change in the summer season, when all the former inhabitants who have emigrated return. As far as numbers are...

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    The Viewpoint de Atajate is located at the exit of the town of Atajate in the direction of Ronda, on the right. From this place we can enjoy splendid views of the Genal Valley and its surroundings.

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Atajate: In a wonderful natural setting